Disney once more has fortified their entertainment empire by acquiring one of the biggest brands in the world: STAR WARS. In a reported $4.05 billion dollar acquisition, The Walt Disney Company will gain 100% control of Lucasfilm and all associated properties, including LucasArts, Skywalker Sound, and Industrial Light + Magic.

Add to that the fact that The Hollywood Reporter and everyone are announcing a new STAR WARS movie is being scheduled for a 2015 release date! EPISODE VII people!!!!

There are not many details at this point, but it looks like the deal is cash and stock with Kathleen Kennedy remaining President of Lucasfilm, reporting to Disney chair Alan Horn.

This has got to be a joke, right? Disney gets Marvel and now Lucasfilm? I am tempering expectations that the new STAR WARS film is really happening. Could we finally get the STAR WARS sequel we have always been dreaming about? Could we get an adaptation of the Timothy Zahn novels? This is incredible news.

Here is George Lucas' statement: “For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next, It’s now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime. I’m confident that with Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, and having a new home within the Disney organization, Star Wars will certainly live on and flourish for many generations to come. Disney’s reach and experience give Lucasfilm the opportunity to blaze new trails in film, television, interactive media, theme parks, live entertainment, and consumer products.”

Disney CEO Bob Iger added this statement: “Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas. This transaction combines a world-class portfolio of content including Star Wars, one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time, with Disney’s unique and unparalleled creativity across multiple platforms, businesses, and markets to generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value.”

Reports are stating that STAR WARS 7 will be released in 2015, but no word on whether it will be EPISODE VII. Kathleen Kennedy will be executive producer on "any future STAR WARS films" and George Lucas will remain a consultant.

It is interesting to note that Pixar was originally a part of Lucasfilm back in the day before splitting off and joining Disney. Looks like the whole gang is back together!

UPDATE: Per CEO Bog Iger, expect EPISODES 7, 8, and 9 as well as new television series! Per Deadline, Disney and Lucasfilm “have a pretty extensive treatment of the next three movies. Episode 7 will be released in 2015, the first under the Disney/Lucas banner,” he said, with Episode 8 and Episode 9 to follow. Disney plans to release a new Star Wars movie “every two to three years.” Disney also intends to pursue the Star Wars brand in their parks, with games and, “other initiatives,” CFO Jay Rasulo said. “Being that there hasn’t been a Star Wars film since 2005, a lot of the value we attribute to the deal is to come, added Rasulo.

Regarding TV: “We love the fact that this will take its place in our live-action strategy as a known and loved brand,” said Iger of his newest property. “We really like Star Wars’ potential on TV, and Disney XD would be a great home for that.” He did not provide any more details about future Stars Wars TV shows. He added that that the deal “combines two of the strongest family entertainment brands in the world.”

None of these new projects will be produced or financed in any way by 20th Century Fox. It is unknown how this will impact the CLONE WARS animated series or the control of the first six films in the STAR WARS saga. But, this likely means the source of funding the long in development STAR WARS live action series may be a non-issue now.

UPDATE: Here is video of Lucas and Kennedy explaining the move of Lucasfilm to Disney. Lucas sounds like he is gonna cry.

Extra Tidbit:

UPDATE: latest reports state Disney has character rights to Indiana Jones as well.

the old republic saga

I say if they're going to do it, they should start a whole new saga based on the old republic. They should also release them the same way the last saga was released (4,5,6,1,2,3) and still call it star wars episode iv,v, etc.

I say if they're going to do it, they should start a whole new saga based on the old republic. They should also release them the same way the last saga was released (4,5,6,1,2,3) and still call it star wars episode iv,v, etc.

And you thought episodes 1-3 were crap? The sheer thought of what Disney represents makes me sick. They won't be stopped. Go ahead, cheer this. Just like the fools cheered the Marvel takeover. This is goodbye to what we knew as Star Wars, just like Marvel. Why does Disney need to control everything? The man's dead, for god's sake.

And you thought episodes 1-3 were crap? The sheer thought of what Disney represents makes me sick. They won't be stopped. Go ahead, cheer this. Just like the fools cheered the Marvel takeover. This is goodbye to what we knew as Star Wars, just like Marvel. Why does Disney need to control everything? The man's dead, for god's sake.

for the skeptics

"Disney is an evil corporation"- Disney was made to bring happiness to families during hard times. Walt started this "evil" corporation, because he supports imagination, technology, dreams, and peace. Sure they make a lot of money, but they do it cause they want to spread the imagination.
"I hope they dont make it holly jolly children crap"- if it werent for Disney films, there wouldnt be much inspiration for other directors. Ever since Snow White, Disney has had a gold mine of films. They

"Disney is an evil corporation"- Disney was made to bring happiness to families during hard times. Walt started this "evil" corporation, because he supports imagination, technology, dreams, and peace. Sure they make a lot of money, but they do it cause they want to spread the imagination.
"I hope they dont make it holly jolly children crap"- if it werent for Disney films, there wouldnt be much inspiration for other directors. Ever since Snow White, Disney has had a gold mine of films. They have a slew of directors they could easily hire that fit perfect for Star Wars. They know how bad 1 2 3 were, so they got an idea of what NOT to do.
How great would you feel if Disney re-released the original unedited untouched version in theaters? Or if they had Jedis walking around the parks? Its not like they spent 4 Billion to fuck things up.

Well put. It's easy to hate on big corporations, and the bigger they get the bigger the target. You can't deny that it's a business and one big goal is to make money, but I like the idea of remaining optimistic in that Disney still holds some of Walt's dreams of imagination dear to their heart. . "Its not like they spent 4 Billion to fuck things up." says it all.

Well put. It's easy to hate on big corporations, and the bigger they get the bigger the target. You can't deny that it's a business and one big goal is to make money, but I like the idea of remaining optimistic in that Disney still holds some of Walt's dreams of imagination dear to their heart. . "Its not like they spent 4 Billion to fuck things up." says it all.

yep it is the end times

I can't believe how many people like this. The only part of this story I like is Lucas saying he always believed Star Wars could live beyond him. But I don't like this. For the most part I don't like disney and the fact they own this much of ht entertainment biz now is scary.

I can't believe how many people like this. The only part of this story I like is Lucas saying he always believed Star Wars could live beyond him. But I don't like this. For the most part I don't like disney and the fact they own this much of ht entertainment biz now is scary.

I also liked the fact that Lucas (assuming he's sincere) did this to ensure a safe home for Star Wars in the future. Not sure *why* he felt that LucasFilm couldn't be that home, but maybe he felt the company wouldn't go in the right direction without him.

I also liked the fact that Lucas (assuming he's sincere) did this to ensure a safe home for Star Wars in the future. Not sure *why* he felt that LucasFilm couldn't be that home, but maybe he felt the company wouldn't go in the right direction without him.

I'm so excited to finally see what the posibilities could be of a new trilogy and I think Disney can bring back this once proud franchise. And Tearlis if it requires that Johnny Depp be cast as the new Sith Lord to get made then so be it at least we'll get the final trilogy

I'm so excited to finally see what the posibilities could be of a new trilogy and I think Disney can bring back this once proud franchise. And Tearlis if it requires that Johnny Depp be cast as the new Sith Lord to get made then so be it at least we'll get the final trilogy

Love the news. Hopefully Disney does right listens to the fans and release a restored cut of the original trilogy. It sounds like the story is all set for a new trilogy because 2015 is not far off for such a huge production. I think the next big question is who directs. After the reaction to the prequels they really need to make these new ones amazing so a solid director is in order. Brad Bird would be great as well as JJ Abrams, although Abrams is tied to Trek now so that probably wont

Love the news. Hopefully Disney does right listens to the fans and release a restored cut of the original trilogy. It sounds like the story is all set for a new trilogy because 2015 is not far off for such a huge production. I think the next big question is who directs. After the reaction to the prequels they really need to make these new ones amazing so a solid director is in order. Brad Bird would be great as well as JJ Abrams, although Abrams is tied to Trek now so that probably wont happen despite his love of Star Wars. I'm excited.

Star Wars needs to be darker and grittier then the Avengers. I'd love to see a creative mastermind overseeing this series like Whedon does with the Marvel Universe... The way i see the future of SW, i'd say Nolan is the man for the job! Also Mann's cinematography might apply well

Indiana Jones needs to be more lighthearted (but not to -nuking the fridge- lighthearted). I've always thought that Indy has all the right

So exciting, my head is spinning with al the possibilities...

Star Wars needs to be darker and grittier then the Avengers. I'd love to see a creative mastermind overseeing this series like Whedon does with the Marvel Universe... The way i see the future of SW, i'd say Nolan is the man for the job! Also Mann's cinematography might apply well

Indiana Jones needs to be more lighthearted (but not to -nuking the fridge- lighthearted). I've always thought that Indy has all the right ingredients, to make it a ongoing filmseries (like bond).

Fuck Yeah...

Fucking Lucas and his shit trilogy. They should "re-boot" that shit just to give him the finger. Normally I'd be worried, because Disney is an evil corporation, but Lucas even more so, just because he likes to defend that shitstorm that is EP 12&3. And Han Solo shot first you fat motherfucker. Hopefully now you'll retire with your billions and get some writing classes.

Fucking Lucas and his shit trilogy. They should "re-boot" that shit just to give him the finger. Normally I'd be worried, because Disney is an evil corporation, but Lucas even more so, just because he likes to defend that shitstorm that is EP 12&3. And Han Solo shot first you fat motherfucker. Hopefully now you'll retire with your billions and get some writing classes.

STAR wARS 7 on fast track for 2015?

again, i'll believe it when i see it, Disney and Kathleen have had Roger Rabbit since 1988 and they've failed to produce a sequel... so really... yeah, that's great but i'm taking a "wait-n-see" attitude.

again, i'll believe it when i see it, Disney and Kathleen have had Roger Rabbit since 1988 and they've failed to produce a sequel... so really... yeah, that's great but i'm taking a "wait-n-see" attitude.

George Lucas? No longer in control of Star Wars? Indiana Jones?

Star Wars episode VII staring.....

Johhny Depp. Na just kidding. My mouth dropped when i read this, im just interested in seeing where this goes. Who knows, it may turn out to be good. But ill hold off on being excited until i see some footage.

Johhny Depp. Na just kidding. My mouth dropped when i read this, im just interested in seeing where this goes. Who knows, it may turn out to be good. But ill hold off on being excited until i see some footage.

Meh. I don't care. I like the originally trilogy as a whole, while liking certain parts of the new trilogy. But Star Wars stuff just doesn't get me excited anymore. I'm not disappointed or happy. I just don't give a rat's ass. My interest will come back when the trailer debuts. Wake me in 2014, or whatever.

Meh. I don't care. I like the originally trilogy as a whole, while liking certain parts of the new trilogy. But Star Wars stuff just doesn't get me excited anymore. I'm not disappointed or happy. I just don't give a rat's ass. My interest will come back when the trailer debuts. Wake me in 2014, or whatever.

You're right here when you say something not right. The more I think about it the more I think about what actually made him sell off his baby. Hopfully its not something like terminal illness cause that would be awful.

You're right here when you say something not right. The more I think about it the more I think about what actually made him sell off his baby. Hopfully its not something like terminal illness cause that would be awful.

Finally!!!

Exactly what the Star Wars and Indy movies need; no freakin Lucas! It's strange to say (considering he invented them) but I can't wait to see some fresh blood injected into these franchises, they deserve it.

Exactly what the Star Wars and Indy movies need; no freakin Lucas! It's strange to say (considering he invented them) but I can't wait to see some fresh blood injected into these franchises, they deserve it.

Bravo Disney

Disney is running the table on high dollar franchises right now. Star Wars is such a vast universe there is no reason they couldn't release a movie every 3 years. $4 billion for Star Wars and they spend $4 billion for Marvel. That $4 billion for Marvel is looking like a steal right now. They might turn a profit on that deal with the release of Avengers 2. Star Wars will probably take a little longer to recoup investment

Disney is running the table on high dollar franchises right now. Star Wars is such a vast universe there is no reason they couldn't release a movie every 3 years. $4 billion for Star Wars and they spend $4 billion for Marvel. That $4 billion for Marvel is looking like a steal right now. They might turn a profit on that deal with the release of Avengers 2. Star Wars will probably take a little longer to recoup investment because they aren't releasing 2 films a year in that franchise (and probably never will).

First of all, I understand why Lucas held on to the Star Wars rights for so long. After giving up rights and having SW: The Holiday Special happen, I think any creator would be over-protective of their property.
Also, Star Wars won't truely feel like Star Wars to me without the 20th Century Fox fanfare leading into the main titles by John Williams. But if the new films are good, I'll be happy.

First of all, I understand why Lucas held on to the Star Wars rights for so long. After giving up rights and having SW: The Holiday Special happen, I think any creator would be over-protective of their property.
Also, Star Wars won't truely feel like Star Wars to me without the 20th Century Fox fanfare leading into the main titles by John Williams. But if the new films are good, I'll be happy.

This is GREAT news

This made my day. Passing along Star Wars to younger film makers? Thank you.

Now, what about an Original Trilogy Blu-ray release? Now that GL doesn't have any say in it. I wonder if Iger and the chairmen are just huge Star Wars fans and thought "Look, we have to get those original films on Blu-ray...let's just buy 'em out!"

Anyways...good news.

This made my day. Passing along Star Wars to younger film makers? Thank you.

Now, what about an Original Trilogy Blu-ray release? Now that GL doesn't have any say in it. I wonder if Iger and the chairmen are just huge Star Wars fans and thought "Look, we have to get those original films on Blu-ray...let's just buy 'em out!"

May the Mouse be with you

Wow! Dont know what to think. One hand its sad to see the creator out of the picture, but on the other hand it seemed pretty stagnate under Lucas' control. It could be a good thing as long as they dont rush it and get episode 7 right. I'm thinking not recasting but have original characters as background and their kids and other new characters in the forefront would be best.

Wow! Dont know what to think. One hand its sad to see the creator out of the picture, but on the other hand it seemed pretty stagnate under Lucas' control. It could be a good thing as long as they dont rush it and get episode 7 right. I'm thinking not recasting but have original characters as background and their kids and other new characters in the forefront would be best.

not 2015!

Star Wars has a tradition of a May release every 3 years. And with Disney releasing Avengers in May of 2015, its more likely they will give Star Wars a November/December release. But then that competes with Ant-Man and a Pixar film. It would be better to take their time and claim the 2016 slot Summer slot (holy crap, we're planning movies for 2016 already!)

Star Wars has a tradition of a May release every 3 years. And with Disney releasing Avengers in May of 2015, its more likely they will give Star Wars a November/December release. But then that competes with Ant-Man and a Pixar film. It would be better to take their time and claim the 2016 slot Summer slot (holy crap, we're planning movies for 2016 already!)

disagree. The Avengers movie was a major hit both financially and critically. It's part of a franchise that is releasing 2 movies a year and so far have all been good (even Iron Man 2 wasnt bad). Star Wars is coming off a cartoon series run (while it is good and has a fan base, its hardly mainstream) and a trilogy that left a bitter taste in the mouths of both fans and general theater goers. People will be a lot more skeptical of another Star Wars movie, this time under the Disney banner, than

disagree. The Avengers movie was a major hit both financially and critically. It's part of a franchise that is releasing 2 movies a year and so far have all been good (even Iron Man 2 wasnt bad). Star Wars is coming off a cartoon series run (while it is good and has a fan base, its hardly mainstream) and a trilogy that left a bitter taste in the mouths of both fans and general theater goers. People will be a lot more skeptical of another Star Wars movie, this time under the Disney banner, than a sure thing like "Avengers 2". I'm just saying that one tentpole summer Blockbuster at a time, and they already have a sure thing like the Avengers set up. Wait an extra year for Star Wars and cover all bases.

What?

Honestly

If they don't adapt Zahn's "Heir to the Empire" trilogy then there is no point of a new movie. That trilogy is amazing and fits perfectly with the movies (it takes place 5 years after Jedi). There are many scenes in those books that i'd love to see realized on screen, particularily any of the points where Luke opens up and just decimates who ever he's up against.

If they don't adapt Zahn's "Heir to the Empire" trilogy then there is no point of a new movie. That trilogy is amazing and fits perfectly with the movies (it takes place 5 years after Jedi). There are many scenes in those books that i'd love to see realized on screen, particularily any of the points where Luke opens up and just decimates who ever he's up against.

Unfortunately, they'd have to recast Luke, Leia, Han and everyone else short of C3PO simply because the original actors are far too old. I like the trilogy but I'd have a hard time seeing anyone else in those roles.

Unfortunately, they'd have to recast Luke, Leia, Han and everyone else short of C3PO simply because the original actors are far too old. I like the trilogy but I'd have a hard time seeing anyone else in those roles.

Yeah i know but that is something i've personally come to terms over the past years since first reading the books back in high school. I've always thought an animated trilogy and have the actors do the voice work would be cool.

Yeah i know but that is something i've personally come to terms over the past years since first reading the books back in high school. I've always thought an animated trilogy and have the actors do the voice work would be cool.

Disney just saved Star Wars. Lucas lost my respect after Episode I and it's nice to see it go to a company that will utilize the brand as much as possible. I bet we'll see many movies coming our way over the next decade, some tv shows, an animated film, and possibly a Marvel meets Star Wars crossover.

Disney just saved Star Wars. Lucas lost my respect after Episode I and it's nice to see it go to a company that will utilize the brand as much as possible. I bet we'll see many movies coming our way over the next decade, some tv shows, an animated film, and possibly a Marvel meets Star Wars crossover.

THRAWN !!!

Really hope they will use Timothy Zahns novel trilogy even if that means recasting the classic roles.
Any other script would have to compete with that and I have doubts it could surpass it. Zahn really nailed the Star Wars spirit while enhancing the universe brillantly with his own ideas and an illusive villain I like even better than the iconic Darth Vader.

In other great news: the new movies will NOT be written OR directed by Lucas himself. What a relief.

Really hope they will use Timothy Zahns novel trilogy even if that means recasting the classic roles.
Any other script would have to compete with that and I have doubts it could surpass it. Zahn really nailed the Star Wars spirit while enhancing the universe brillantly with his own ideas and an illusive villain I like even better than the iconic Darth Vader.

In other great news: the new movies will NOT be written OR directed by Lucas himself. What a relief.

THRAWN !!!

Really hope they will use Timothy Zahns novel trilogy even if that means recasting the classic roles.
Any other script would have to compete with that and I have doubts it could surpass it. Zahn really nailed the Star Wars spirit while enhancing the universe brillantly with his own ideas and an illusive villain I like even better than the iconic Darth Vader.

In other great news: the new movies will NOT be written OR directed by Lucas himself. What a relief.

Really hope they will use Timothy Zahns novel trilogy even if that means recasting the classic roles.
Any other script would have to compete with that and I have doubts it could surpass it. Zahn really nailed the Star Wars spirit while enhancing the universe brillantly with his own ideas and an illusive villain I like even better than the iconic Darth Vader.

In other great news: the new movies will NOT be written OR directed by Lucas himself. What a relief.

Let's see, under Disney we got all those great Pixar movies and The Avengers and The Muppets both turned out pretty great... I have a gut feeling they'll make a better Star Wars movie than Lucas would at this point.

Let's see, under Disney we got all those great Pixar movies and The Avengers and The Muppets both turned out pretty great... I have a gut feeling they'll make a better Star Wars movie than Lucas would at this point.

thank you

This is great!!! Lucas cant fuck up things now. Disney will for sure do a great job, cause it seems like anything they touch turns into gold. I can see a Star Wars Land in Disney parks now. Movies that might not be sequels, but have new characters and stories to tell in the Star Wars universe. This is great, this is a franchise saver right here.

This is great!!! Lucas cant fuck up things now. Disney will for sure do a great job, cause it seems like anything they touch turns into gold. I can see a Star Wars Land in Disney parks now. Movies that might not be sequels, but have new characters and stories to tell in the Star Wars universe. This is great, this is a franchise saver right here.

Bittersweet but Awesome

Yes, it's a bit bittersweet to see Lucas pass this on... but hallelujah at the same time. I remember when those trailers for the Old Republic came out and everyone on this site was creaming their jeans for new blood to take over the franchise. Well guess what. Our wishes just came true. Also, here's the fact: This is way more advanced in development than what is being led on. First, with the live action tv series and Disney's ownership of ABC, this means we may just in fact see the tv series

Yes, it's a bit bittersweet to see Lucas pass this on... but hallelujah at the same time. I remember when those trailers for the Old Republic came out and everyone on this site was creaming their jeans for new blood to take over the franchise. Well guess what. Our wishes just came true. Also, here's the fact: This is way more advanced in development than what is being led on. First, with the live action tv series and Disney's ownership of ABC, this means we may just in fact see the tv series get the greenlight now. Two, the Star Wars movies typically took 3 years from start to finish to make... we're only two years away. Yep, guaranteed they already have many things in place and this is much further along in development than they're saying right now.

These kind of business deals don't happen overnight and take many weeks, if not months or years, to happen. This has been planned for a some time, and only now is it official. I dig it.

UGH.

I know what this is going to be:

3D Movie - Young kid (Latino?) growing up in small village finds the fabled lightsaber of Luke Skywalker. From them on, it's all new planets, all new enemies, all new characters, all new story. NOTHING to do with Star Wars apart from name dropping.

In 20 years, you're all going to LOVE the prequel trilogy, and George Lucas will be a GOD who's work was destroyed.

I know what this is going to be:

3D Movie - Young kid (Latino?) growing up in small village finds the fabled lightsaber of Luke Skywalker. From them on, it's all new planets, all new enemies, all new characters, all new story. NOTHING to do with Star Wars apart from name dropping.

In 20 years, you're all going to LOVE the prequel trilogy, and George Lucas will be a GOD who's work was destroyed.

2015

does 2015 seem too soon to anyone else.? they need to get a script, cast, get pre production going, then start filming by early 2014, then post production. Though i suppose this can get extended a bit if they do a holiday release but star wars is more of a summer blockbuster type movie.

i think to fit this window they either need to already have an early draft idea or they are going to adapt a book (series).

does 2015 seem too soon to anyone else.? they need to get a script, cast, get pre production going, then start filming by early 2014, then post production. Though i suppose this can get extended a bit if they do a holiday release but star wars is more of a summer blockbuster type movie.

i think to fit this window they either need to already have an early draft idea or they are going to adapt a book (series).

This is fucking great news. Episodes 7-9 are coming starting in 2015 with a gap of 2-3 yrs between films. Just watched this report on FOX News. I say leave the novels alone, the original cast is too old to lead the films. Maybe have it focus on Solo and Leias kids, Jaina, Jacen and Anakin. Have Ford and company have a supporting role. If they want to it to pick up after Jedi then they would need to recast.

This is fucking great news. Episodes 7-9 are coming starting in 2015 with a gap of 2-3 yrs between films. Just watched this report on FOX News. I say leave the novels alone, the original cast is too old to lead the films. Maybe have it focus on Solo and Leias kids, Jaina, Jacen and Anakin. Have Ford and company have a supporting role. If they want to it to pick up after Jedi then they would need to recast.

You know I figured this day would come but goddamn I never thought I'd be reading that title. I guess George is ready to let STAR WARS move on to a new generation. Sure one could argue that Disney bought them but you know what, I think a lot of cool things could come from this. Now to the first order of business...build an entire theme park dedicated to STAR WARS!!

In all seriousness though, there's a massive library of official/non-official novels out there for STAR WARS that can be

You know I figured this day would come but goddamn I never thought I'd be reading that title. I guess George is ready to let STAR WARS move on to a new generation. Sure one could argue that Disney bought them but you know what, I think a lot of cool things could come from this. Now to the first order of business...build an entire theme park dedicated to STAR WARS!!

In all seriousness though, there's a massive library of official/non-official novels out there for STAR WARS that can be showcased.

Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy is perhaps the best Star Wars that I've read post-Jedi. I would love to see this trilogy hit the big screen, but they would need to recast. I don't have a problem with that but I think too many people would. This is why I kind of hope they deal with the kids and have teh original cast show up in a supporting role.

Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy is perhaps the best Star Wars that I've read post-Jedi. I would love to see this trilogy hit the big screen, but they would need to recast. I don't have a problem with that but I think too many people would. This is why I kind of hope they deal with the kids and have teh original cast show up in a supporting role.

I can't feel my face...

OH...MY...GOD! I am hyperventilating..... This could be good, as Disney makes better movies than Lucasfilm and we could actually get the originals uncut on DVD/BluRay. This could also be bad for reasons only studio executives can come up with and further ruin the franchise.

OH...MY...GOD! I am hyperventilating..... This could be good, as Disney makes better movies than Lucasfilm and we could actually get the originals uncut on DVD/BluRay. This could also be bad for reasons only studio executives can come up with and further ruin the franchise.

I like that Disney has bought it so maybe we can finally get the original, unaltered versions of the OT on Blu Ray. However please not another Star Wars movie. I can't go through the continuous raping that has happened to this franchise.

I like that Disney has bought it so maybe we can finally get the original, unaltered versions of the OT on Blu Ray. However please not another Star Wars movie. I can't go through the continuous raping that has happened to this franchise.